Resources
For those interested in researching additional information on connectivity, building automation and associated topics, the following references are provided
CALIFORNIA PIER ICLS http://cltc.ucdavis.edu/projects/active-projects/pier-technology-demos-at-uc-csu-campuses
Information from studies at UC Davis on wireless lighting technologies.
EPRI (ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE) epri.com
Information on advancing the efficiency of electricity utilization, free for download.
GRID-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE http://availabletechnologies.pnl.gov/technology.asp?id=61
Information on smart appliance controllers.
GRIDWISE ALLIANCE gridwise.org
Reliable and resilient electric system by integrating infrastructure and market structure so that energy can be generated, distributed, and consumed more efficiently and cost effectively.
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS ieee.org/portal/site
Information directly related to lighting automation in Standards 802.11, 802.15.1 and 802.15.4.
INTELLIGRID CONSORTIUM epri.com/IntelliGrid/
Pave the way for the power grid of the future through open standards, coordination of R&D, collaboration, and a leadership role in the standards boards and regulatory bodies.
LUTRON ELECTRONICS lutron.com/technical_info
Information on currently offered automation products as well as new technology developments.
SMARTSYNCH smartsynch.com/products/smartmeter.html
Information on Smart Metering and related equipment for both the residential and commercial markets.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON sce.com/PowerandEnvironment/ami
Information on Automated Metering Infrastructure.
ZIGBEE ALLIANCE zigbee.org/en/resources/presentations.asp
Information related to Zigbee protocols and related topics.